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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1916
Page
8
The Associated Press reports New York felt its first real winter storm as snow arrived from the Texas coast, dumping about five inches by noon. Shipping movement was heavily interfered with, several large steamships held up near the Hook, and street traffic slowed.
In Bland Ohio on December 15 Associated Press reports a severe gas and milk shortage. Temperatures near six degrees above zero worsen the crisis as the Northern Ohio Producers' Association implements restrictions. Only 14 of the usual 70 000 gallons reached the city amid power pressure cuts. Schools closed amid hardship while an inquiry begins into whether East Ohio Gas complied with its supply agreement.
The arrangements committee of the Mobile lodge held its regular meeting Thursday night. President L Schwarz presided and a member attended. It was announced Rowley or Will will furnish music for the occasion. A program of entertainment for the children is being arranged.
Advice for winter skin care using mercorized wax as a facial treatment. The remedy promises a smooth, pale complexion with daily application replacing the need for powders. A simple wrinkle-relief face bath with saxolite and hazel is also described.
The Entente powers decided to grant safe conduct to Count Tarnowski von Tarnow, recently named Austro-Hungarian ambassador to the United States. The foreign office announced the decision in response to representations by the American government. The American ambassador Walter H. Page has been notified.
A Mobile Carnival Association committee urged repeal of the city ordinance banning confetti on carnival days and nights. Chairman Jacob Reiss and members asked the City Commission to permit confetti, arguing it is harmless and common in other cities. The commission did not reach a decision.
William J. Bryan, in Jacksonville on his way to Miami, sent a message to British premier Lloyd George urging him to use influence to secure his government's consent to negotiations. The appeal comes as nations at war face religious and humanitarian pressures for peace talks.
Malcolm Hobbs of Summerdale Baldwin county was jailed by Chancellor T H Smith for contempt of court for failing to pay $25 monthly alimony to his teenage wife and child. Mrs Hobbs had been granted a divorce July 26 and Hobbs had the means to comply as shown in court.
The note references Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC and states the label lists quinine and iron in a tasteless form with a 500 measurement. It underscores that the formula is printed on every label.
Boyd McCaskill wanted on grand larceny in Camden Wilcox county Alabama was captured Friday and placed in custody. The case against the fugitive from justice was dismissed in recorder's court. Prohibition cases Morris Brook Nick Andrews were continued to Saturday. Other Thursday business includes state cases against Whiting Athey Charlie Jackson Paul Hunter with various forfeitures and judgments. Sloan's Liniment advertises relief for stiff joints and rheumatic pains with quick absorption and no stain.
Birmingham notice lists 16 licensees in Mobile County for the month of November 1916. Licenses cover clubs and individuals including Dog River Club, Lartigue, Holt, Jemi son, Burns Lavine, Schreiner, So. Side Club, McNamara, Hart, St. Joseph Club, Warchearo Club, Bromley, with license periods from July 1, 1916 to July 1, 1917 and transfers noted. Sheriff Holcombe provided certification that records were examined and correct.
The Supreme Court heard two West Virginia cases challenging union legality and the right to peaceably picket. Federal Judge Dayton had issued injunctions against the United Mine Workers and the American Flint Glass Workers, citing Sherman law restraints. The Fourth Circuit annulled those injunctions, and the corporations appealed to the high court.
Eureka California December 15 The submarine H-3 with 25 enlisted men and two officers was pounded and stranded on a gulf near the harbor entrance. The ship and crew endured hours of danger as torpedoes hung in frames threatened to rupture. The H-1 and H-2 proceeded toward San Francisco while the coast guard cutter McCullough was expected to aid in refloating the vessel.
The circuit court ruled that unions may peaceably picket and persuade workers without intimidation or inconvenience, affirming constitutional liberty of contract while addressing the conflict between solicitation and labor rights.
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